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Another day, another video leak of the iPhone 8 – Apple hasn’t even confirmed the phone is on the way, but we already know a ton of details about the upcoming handset, and the new clip confirms a lot of the earlier rumors that have already been swirling. Posted by YouTuber EverythingApplePro, the video shows a high-quality dummy model supposedly provided to case manufacturers by Apple, in order that they can get their new designs

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI delivered his 10 predictions for the upcoming iPhones, adding to what he has speculated on in the past. For starters, there will be three iPhones: the usual 4.7 and 5.5 models with LCD panels (7s and 7s Plus) along with the OLED-packing iPhone 8. The latter will be a good deal more advanced than the 7s duo and will go completely bezel-less thanks to the earpiece that cuts into the OLED panel and the virtual Home button, Apple will stretch the 5.8 display to the very edge the highest screen-to-body ratio of any phone in…

Earlier this week Sony had us over at an event promoting the pending launch of the Xperia XZ Premium – their flagship phone. We had already had a few hands-on sessions with the XZ Premium around the MWC 2017 back in March but now that Sony is getting ready to release the phone, we finally got a unit that we could play with as much as we wanted. The event’s venue on the sunny Troia peninsula in Portugal offered us a great

AppleiOSRumors Analysts are becoming increasingly sure that the new OLED iPhone will be delayed – Deutsche Bank joins KGI in predicting that supply shortages of key components will not allow the overhauled iPhone to launch alongside the iPhone 7s. The 7s will be an incremental improvement over the current iPhone 7 without much novelty. The OLED-packing iPhone (aka iPhone 8), is a much bigger upgrade. The OLED screen is just one of the new components, rumors also suggest 3D sensing cameras and brand new 3D touch. We may be saying goodbye to the Home button and screen bezels with this update too.…

Introduction and design Update: iPhone 6 is still being sold and it’s on the iOS 10 update roadmap for September. This review has been revised to account for the new software and the release of the iPhone SE. Why do we have the Apple iPhone 6? Well, back in 2013, despite record sales, the Cupertino brand was heading for a fall. The brand had been trading on the same phone for four years, and something big was needed

It’s time for another churn at the ol’ iPhone rumor mill, as another report points to a potential new feature coming to Apple’s next handset, the iPhone 8. A Barclays investment report appears to hint at three new iPhones expected to come out this year with True Tone displays, according to MacRumors. If true, this would mean that the (yet to be announced) iPhone 7S/7S+ and/or iPhone 8 may get displays that

AppleiOSTime-saver IntroductionThe iPhone 7 Plus hardly needs an introduction. Apple’s latest always get the attention no matter how much or how little the company has changed. An aura of controversy has always been part of Apple’s marketing and some might argue that the polarized opinions actually work in their favor.Compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 7 Plus comes with a more refined design, it packs even more processing power, and ups the game with a new dual-camera setup on the back. And while the 7+ isn’t the first to slap two snappers next to each other, it is the first to…

Some iPhone Users Complaining of Battery Life Issues After iOS 10.1.1 HighlightsUsers are facing battery issues after upgrading to iOS version 10.1.1 Phones reportedly shutting down abruptly from 30 percent battery level Switching off Raise to Wake feature fixed issue for some users Even though the battery capacity on Apple’s devices is not impressive when compared on paper with its Android competitors, the optimisation of hardware with iOS ensures that the battery life is never a concern for the users. However, the iOS 10.1.1 update has reportedly broken this perfect blend between hardware and the software for some users, resulting in certain…

Introduction, design and screen Let’s get right down to it: if Apple had launched the iPhone 7 in place of the iPhone 6S last year, it would probably have been the phone of the year. We’re used to the S variants of the iPhone being minimal upgrades – just the right amount of change to encourage a purchase by those with ageing handsets – and if the myriad changes on this new iPhone had arrived in 2015, it would

Introduction, design and display Update: The iPhone 6S Plus is no longer the most expensive handset in Apple’s stable – read our in-depth iPhone 7 Plus review. In 2014 Apple finally gave us an iPhone which offered a display to rival its Android flagship counterparts, while enabling you to really take advantage of the apps, games, movies and TV shows in its expansive libraries. The iPhone 6 Plus was expensive,

The iPhone launch captured the bulk of the media attention this week – like it could have been otherwise. The pair of smartphones surprised no one due to the abundance of leaks, and yet everyone was curious to read the official bits. So, no headphone jack, but Lightning EarPods and a dongle in the box, plus $159 wireless AirPods. No more clicking the Home button, it’s now pressure-sensitive instead. Great looking Jet Black color option

One of the new things about the just-unveiled iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is the Jet Black color version, never before seen on an Apple mobile device. This certainly looks the part, employing a high-gloss finish that stands out from the crowd. Apple boasts that this is achieved “through a precision nine-step anodization and polishing process”. That’s all well and good, but if you intend to grab a Jet Black iPhone 7 there’s one thing

iPhone 7 headphone jack: why did Apple drop it? Apple has now officially unveiled the iPhone 7, and despite all the petitions, complaints and furious customers, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have arrived without a headphone jack. From bendgate to bugs, Apple is no stranger to criticism and controversy, but the iPhone 7 is proving to be one of the company’s most controversial handsets yet, all thanks to this one feature,

iPhone 7 Plus release date, news and featuresNEW! Read our hands on: iPhone 7 Plus review Apple’s third phablet is finally here, and it looks to be an even more exciting handset than the standard iPhone 7. With a brand new dual-lens camera, a refined design, a better screen and a whole lot of power, the iPhone 7 Plus is looking to topple the mighty Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Of course, that will in part come

As the iPhone 6’s design turned 2 years old the iPhone 7 was launched to continue the two year cadence for their smartphone designs. As you might expect from a phone like this, rather than maintaining the same industrial design that we saw with the iPhone 6s instead we’re looking at a new, more refined design. To get

If you have been living under a rock, you wouldnt know that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were just announced at Apples main event in San Fransisco. Among the slew of things announced today like the Apple AirPods, Apple Watch Series 2, and the various App and Game cameos, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus made their grand entrances. As far as pricing goes, the iPhone models will start with 32GB of storage. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be available

What’s new with the iPhone 7? Either a lot and very little, depending on what matters to you in a phone. On the one hand, it’s now imbued with far superior sonic performance, a much better camera and a more pleasant-to-use screen – and now has no port to plug your headphones into. On the other hand, barring some slippage of the antenna bands on the rear of the phone, this looks remarkably similar to

Best free iPhone apps 2016 There are now hundreds of thousands of apps available for your iPhone 6S and, surprisingly, many of the best are free. What’s the best phone of 2016? The following list showcases our pick of the best free iPhone apps, and includes iPhone applications for social networking, travel, news, photography, productivity and more. Most of these apps are also compatible

iPhone 7 release date, news and rumors Update: Will the iPhone really be waterproof? Will it come in blue as well? And has the first proper chassis look been leaked? Want to know the iPhone 7 release date or all the incoming features? You’ve come to the right place. It’s going to be a big change this year, as the iPhone 6S is underwhelming because it doesn’t bring anything amazing aside from fancy new 3D Touch technology.

iPhone 7 Plus: release date, news and rumors Update: We’ve had a good look at a possible final prototype of the iPhone 7 Plus – whether or not it’s the final version (and if the color will even exist) remains to be seen. Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus release date is likely to surprise no one thanks to the Autumn launch date of iOS 10. That’s when the software update will arrive, with the various iPhone 7 models expected in

A report from DigiTimes outlines the memory chip industry in Asia and how it is currently preparing for an increase in demand for DRAM chips. The top three manufacturers of memory chips: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology have cut production of these chips in the first half of the year which have restricted supplies around the world. The following line in the report suggests the new iPhone may be getting 3GB of RAM: